Major religions are Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
Hinduism is not a unified religion but a mixture of many religions put together to from one major religion.
Buddhism is a religion that began in the fifth century
In 268 BC Asoka converted everything to Buddhism so there would be less violence and everyone could be happy this also spread the religion of Buddhism to other lands.
Asoka all though he is Buddhist he also was okay with people being in other religions.
Jainism one of the oldest religions along with Hinduism who's main purpose is the moral life of the individual.
Art:
They had pillars of Asoka that were big and tall so everyone could see them. on top if the pillars there were sculptures of lions, elephants, or other symbols.
Also they considered caves holy and sometimes built temples inside of them.
The temples were usually covered in sculptures of Hindu Gods, legendary heros, and mythical creatures.
The pillars and stupa that were made out of stone were very important to the culture.
They also engraved symbols on the pillars and stupas.
- Major religions are Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
- Hinduism is not a unified religion but a mixture of many religions put together to from one major religion.
- Buddhism is a religion that began in the fifth century
- In 268 BC Asoka converted everything to Buddhism so there would be less violence and everyone could be happy this also spread the religion of Buddhism to other lands.
- Asoka all though he is Buddhist he also was okay with people being in other religions.
- Jainism one of the oldest religions along with Hinduism who's main purpose is the moral life of the individual.
Art: